Terrorism
Define Terrorism
The unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate a government, the civilian population
what do you do if you see indicators of particular agent or presence of chemical containers or lab materials
observe
What are three ways you can protect yourself
Wear PPE, be aware of possible multiple explosive devices or booby traps, follow protocols
why are Emergency medical responders considered potential targets in terrorist incidents
because of their presence at the scene can be anticipated.
What is one important fact about time
Minimize time in dangerous area or exposed hazardous material, biologic agent, or radiation
Define Domestic Terrorism
Groups or individuals whose terrorist activities are directed their own government or population
What would you do if you saw a suspicious person or activity
immediately report it
What does a specialized truck contain
Equipment for handling explosives
how might terrorist attempt to further harm emergency responders during an incident?
use of secondary devices that aims to increase casualties and chaos by striking again after the initial response begins
What is one important fact about distance
Maximize distance hazard area or projected hazard area
Give three examples of Domestic terrorism
Environmental terrorist, Antigoverment militias, Racial-hate groups
what is Establishing perimeter control
Law enforcement must establish and control
perimeter throughout incident.
What should you consider with patients during scene size up
Unconscious patients, patients having difficulty breathing
what are three on-scene warning signs that may suggest a terrorist attack
unexplained patterned of illness or death, unexplained symptoms of skin, eye or airway irritation
What is one important fact about shielding
Use appropriate shielding for specific hazards
Define CBRNE
Chemical,Biologic, Radiologic, Nuclear & explosive
What provides information for the common terrorist weapon
The DOT Emergency response guide book
What are two things you consider if there are evidence in the following
Unusual oders, color of smoke
What does the acronym TRACEM-P represent in identifying harms from a threat?
Thermal harm, radiologic harm, asphyxiation, chemical harm, etiologic harm, mechanical harm, psychological harm.
What are 3 examples of shielding
Vehicles, fire protection clothing, HAZMAT suits
What is CBRNE also called?
Weapons of mass destruction aka WMD
what areas are needing in protected locations?
triage/treatment areas
What are three future trends
Active shooter/mass shooting, cyberterrisom, use of drugs
What does OTTO mean
Occupancy or location, Type of event,Timing, On-scene clues
What can you do to shield yourself from diseases
Vaccinations